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Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Halloween is nearly here! Only six more days as I write this! I am super
excited to see the creativity around my neighborhood and all the fun
costumes the kids will be wearing!

Something tells me this year we will see a fox out trick or treating
thanks to the song and video. :) Speaking of the fox....What does the
fox say? Sorry I couldn't help myself LOL Sammie's ADORABLE Ryan as a fox from M4M is
saying "TRICK or TREAT!"

Keep reading if you would like to learn how I colored and gave the fox
texture. But first, let's talk paper! We have to talk about paper! For
the base of the card I did something different. I used SU Kraft paper
and ran it through my printer to get some vintage print on it. The
layers were made with Echo Parks Fall Mini Kit, a NEW PRODUCT THAT'S
ARRIVED AT THE STUDIO! Oh MY the paper is yummy! The print is so rich
you can see the texture; it looks like real wood! I even used the
falling leaves stickers that came with the kit! The tree I cut using my
cameo as well as the sentiment. The pumpkins were cottage cuts I run
through my trusty Big Shot.

M4M design team Paola Jofre 2013

Now the fun part: how to create the furry texture on the fox. I wanted
texture on my fox but not all over; that would have been overkill. It's
not difficult, but it does take time and patience. I first used a light
earth color for the base and then I added four different earth colors
and just scribbled the colors in. I made long, short, wavy and tight
scribbles. Keep scribbling but take care not to overdo it with one color
as these layers will start to create depth in your image. You want to be able to see shadows and highlights.

M4M design team Paola Jofre 2013

Head on over to M4M
and show support and pray for the Firefighters who have an are still
putting their lives at risk with the fires in NSW , Australia. Sammie
has created to Frank and Sarah firefighters ALL proceeds go to RFS. Very generous!

Monday, October 7, 2013

Halloween is my FAVORITE time of the year! I love all the creativity that goes into this spectacular holiday!

The possibilities of crafting really are unlimited. I was thrilled when I received the October release from Sammi at M4M...Halloween
playtime! I had TONS of fun playing in the studio with Taya as a Witch digi from Mad For
Markers. Again I wanted to take it a step further than a traditional
card but not go over the top and have it like a canvas :) The paper is
from Stampin Up (last year's stock). Hubby can never say I don't use ALL
the paper, LOL!

DT for M4M copyright 2013

The pumpkins were created with die cuts that I ran through my Big Shot; die cuts make
life so much easier. I inked all my pieces with distress ink to give it
them a worn look and of course to add some depth to the elements. I
used stickles on the bat and fence to give them some sparkle. :) Halloween is NOTHING without sparkle! :)

Sunday, October 6, 2013

Somehow while recovering from surgery and getting the house ready for renovations (mainly hubby getting it ready :) ) I could not resist joining in on the World Card Making Day Linky Party at SOG! I had brand new yummy paper from Echo Park that just came into the studio that I wanted to showcase before I had to shut down the studio for a week of renos. I just had to! LOL :)

Christmas is only 79 days away! Can you believe it! :)
Here she is, the SOG Holly Day Gwen clear stamp! She is so lovely, perfect for my project! :)

Reflections Christmas by Lori Whitlock Echo Park Paper is now available at the Studio. This paper is full of design and has a beautiful vintage feel to it. The colors are rich and the paper is far superior to many that I have bought in the past. I love that fact that I get so much variety in a 6x6 pad, a convenient size, by the way, for card-making and Project Life!

Hope you all had a wonderful time creating cards this weekend for World Card Making Day! :)

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I'm a mom to 4 amazing kids and a wife to an incredibly handsome man! Owner of My Whimsical Little World Art Studio. In the spring of 2013 I became a Certified Copic Designer and a Copic Dealer. I teach mix media, drawing, card design and of course we have many classes on Copic coloring. I am also very excited as this year I have expanded the studio and now carry scrapbooking/crafting supplies.